Excitement over plans to expand school

A headteacher said he and his team were "very excited" about plans to expand their school.

Following a public consultation, a planning application has been submitted to West Sussex County Council to expand The Angmering School.

Demand for school places across the county has increased in recent years, with the coastal strip recognised as a particular hot-spot.

The work includes a three-storey teaching block, extension to the changing block, and an infill extension between the performing arts department and the dining hall to provide a dance studio/stage.

It should be finished in time for the start of the September 2019 term.

Headteacher Simon Liley said: "We are very excited about the new facilities which this project will deliver for the school and local community and are looking forward to working with the local authority and construction company to manage the project.

"The target is to have the main elements complete and ready for occupation by September 2019, with some of the minor elements forming a much smaller second phase if required."

Once complete, the school will be able to increase its intake from 252 children per year to 270 per year.